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AgenciesTyler Robinson, the alleged killer of Charlie Kirk

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, allegedly sent a series of disturbing messages to his roommate and partner immediately after the shooting.Kirk — a close ally of former President Donald Trump and founder of Turning Point USA — was shot dead last week during an event at a Utah university. Investigators say Robinson fired a single shot from a rooftop, striking Kirk in the neck in front of thousands of attendees.A massive manhunt ended 33 hours later when Robinson’s parents persuaded him to surrender after recognizing him in photos released by law enforcement.Prosecutors have now revealed the full message exchange between Robinson and his partner, which appears to show both premeditation and his attempts to evade capture.Robinson’s first message read: “Drop what you’re doing, look under my keyboard.”Live EventsWhen his roommate asked if he was joking, Robinson replied: “I am still okay, my love. Shouldn’t be long until I can come home, but I gotta grab my rifle still. To be honest, I had hoped to keep this secret till I died of old age. I am sorry to involve you.”When pressed on whether he was the shooter, Robinson admitted: “I am, I am, I’m sorry… I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out.”Robinson described how he left his rifle in a bush while changing outfits and worried police might find fingerprints on it. He also feared his father’s reaction if the family heirloom rifle was lost, writing that his father had been a “diehard MAGA” supporter since Trump’s rise.He instructed his partner to delete the conversation, warning: “Don’t take any interviews or make any comments. If any police ask you questions, ask for a lawyer and stay silent.” Prosecutors say the chilling exchange could be key evidence proving premeditation in the high-profile killing, which has further deepened America’s political divides.Charlie Kirk Alleged Killer’s Full Text To RoomateRobinson: “Drop what you’re doing, look under my keyboard.”Roommate: “You are joking right?”Robinson: “I am still okay, my love. Shouldn’t be long until I can come home, but I gotta grab my rifle still. To be honest, I had hoped to keep this secret till I died of old age. I am sorry to involve you.”Roommate: “You weren’t the one who did it, right?”Robinson: “I am, I am, I’m sorry.”Roommate: “I thought they caught the person.”Robinson: “No, they grabbed some crazy old dude, then interrogated someone in similar clothing. I had planned to grab my rifle from my drop point shortly after, but most of that side of town got locked down. It’s quiet, almost enough to get out, but there’s one vehicle lingering.”Roommate: “Why?”Robinson: “Why did I do it? I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out. If I am able to grab my rifle unseen, I will have left no evidence. Going to attempt to retrieve it again. Hopefully they have moved on. I haven’t seen anything about them finding it.”Roommate: “How long have you been planning this?”Robinson: “A bit over a week, I believe. I can get close to it, but there is a squad car parked right by it. I think they already swept that spot, but I don’t want to chance it. I’m wishing I had circled back and grabbed it as soon as I got to my vehicle. I’m worried what my old man would do if I didn’t bring back Grandpa’s rifle. IDEK if it had a serial number, but it wouldn’t trace to me. I worry about prints. I had to leave it in a bush where I changed outfits. I might have to abandon it and hope they don’t find prints.””How the F will I explain losing it to my old man? Only thing I left was the rifle wrapped in a towel. Remember how he was engraving bullets? The F in messages are mostly a big meme. If I see notice bulge U-W-U on Fox News, I might have a stroke, all right, I’m gonna have to leave it. That really F in sucks. Judging from today, I’d say grandpa’s gun does just fine IDK. I think that was a 2K dollar scope.””Delete this exchange. My dad wants photos of the rifle. He says, Grandpa wants to know who has what. The feds released a photo of the rifle and it is very unique. He’s calling me, RN. Not answering. Since Trump got into office, my dad has been pretty diehard MAGA. I’m gonna turn myself in willingly. One of my neighbors here is a deputy for the sheriff. Again, you are all I worry about love. Don’t take any interviews or make any comments. If any police ask you questions, ask for a lawyer and stay silent.”— bennyjohnson (@bennyjohnson) Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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